Mix:  3/4 c butter
1 c brown sugar

Add (after mixing):  1 egg
1/4 c molasses

Mix (and add):  2 1/4 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger

Chill dough.  Roll into quarter size balls and dip in sugar.  Place 2 in apart on cookie sheet.  Bake 10-15 minutes at 375.